Owing to the COVID-19 crisis the national shutdown has led to an rise in people’s average screen time. People spend a lot of time watching TV, and more than ever on digital devices such as laptops, cell phones and tablets! Digital eye pressure, or computer vision syndrome, causes people to get addicted on electronic devices for long, uninterrupted hours
What is Computer Vision Syndrome?
Computer vision syndrome is a collection of different types of visual distress which is debilitating and painful in the eyes to undergo. A collection of sight difficulties that each person feels differently but obviously causes workflow disturbance and causes us to feel uneasy. Syndrome of computer vision exists in people who use their laptops, tablets , mobile phones or other form of digital screen
Why is computer vision syndrome concerning?
Around 60 million people worldwide are affected by computer vision syndrome ( CVS) In COVID-19 times it has been even more troubling about a person’s well-being. One study indicates that by 2050 almost half of the world ‘s population will be short-sighted (myopic). One of the main factors for this eye disorder will be the consequences of repeated use of digital devices or televisions
Ways to deal with computer vision syndrome during COVID-19 pandemic
·Blink often
Remember to blink on any optical screen when watching TV or doing the job. Don’t let themdry your eyes.Be mindful of blinking, and keep your eyes lubricated. Encourage those around you to blink 18 times a minute, at least. Have you heard about the Law 20-2020? Take a break every 20 minutes when operating on a monitor or other digital device and look at distant points (at least 20 feet away)
·Modify your workplace
You need to rework where you’re normally sitting to work or binge- watching. Keep a foot distance away from the computer or device while you sit straight. Set screen light brightness. Be sure to put an anti-glare screen on your computer to prevent pressure on your eyes. Using adequate in-room lighting. Remove over- or under-lights
·Exercise even when sitting
If you get time, even when you sit down, exercise. Also stick out your arms and shoulders. Keep moving
the arms and legs during the break. Just walk a bit.
Few other tips to avoid computer vision syndrome for children
·Drink plenty of water
If they are hungry children do not pay attention to drinking water.
Drinking water preserves hydration in the body. Not only does it flushing out body waste, it also controls body temperature. It helps control blood pressure and improves healthy skin. This helps to form saliva and mucus, as well. Most significantly, it hydrates the skin flushes salt out and reduces pressure on the skin.
·Customized furniture for your child
Kids are also spending a considerable amount of their time on-screen during the lockdown process , from online education to a lot of interactive content use for entertainment. Parents need to ensure that they have a personalized furniture arrangement that fits the sitting posture of their child and that refrains from neck or body ache.
·Setting screen time for kids
Parents need to make sure that children don’t spend much time on the computer, even during the lockdown era. Set time for the tasks on their screen time. Rather ask them to participate in traditional indoor games such as ludo, chess, etc.
·Avoid rubbing eyes
Parents should have their children checked for too much rubbing of their eyes. It may be a dry eye symptom or some form of eye infection.Poor blinking also leads to dry eyes. If your child doesn’t stop rubbing constantly and complains about sore red eyes, check with the nearest eye specialist.
Eat more greens
Include green leafy vegetables in your diet to maintain balanced body and skin. In green vegetables such as lutein and zeaxanthin, the nutrients present bear anti-inflammatory properties and antioxidants that keep the eyes healthy. Center for Sight is at your side even when it comes to eye care. We have extensive Computer Vision Disorder therapy.Our eye specialists provide end-to – end CVS (digital eye strain) care, keeping in mind the needs and requirements of an individual’s work room.
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